Exponential atmosphere ρ(h)

ρ = ρ₀ exp(−h/H) density model.

SIDUS educational calculator. Category utilities. Tags: aero, analysis, atmosphere, utilities. Pure SI. Not flight software.

Formula

ρ = ρ₀ e^{−h/H}

Exponential atmosphere

Primary sources

• International Standard Atmosphere (ISO 2533 / ICAO) (ISO / ICAO): ISA troposphere model used for educational density, temperature, and speed of sound.
• NASA Glenn Research Center: Beginner’s Guide to Aeronautics (NASA GRC): Ideal rocket equation, specific impulse, thrust equation, dynamic pressure education pages.

How do AI agents use this tool?

Read /llms.txt or call https://sidus.tools/api/mcp. Open the interactive page for live SI inputs.